Sound and postural control during stance tasks in abnormal subjective haptic vertical

CONCLUSIONS: This study shows no influence of applied auditory stimulation on posture in participants with abnormal SHV in a reverberant room, but an adverse effect on balance during difficult tasks in the soundproofed room. Noise possibly masked auditory information that was helpful in improving posture in the quiet condition. Futhermore, noise might have distracted participants from maintaining balance.PMID:38517829 | DOI:10.3233/VES-230079

Source: Journal of Vestibular Research: Equilibrium and Orientation - March 22, 2024 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Kristina Anton Arne Ernst Dietmar Basta Source Type: research